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Between Homestay and Wetland Mangroves: a Partnership Lesson in eco-Tourism
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Abstract Kampung Perepat Timbul runs a homestay industry near Tanjung Piai Mangrove National Park, one of the largest mangrove habitats at the southernmost tip of Asian mainland. It is located in the midst of agriculture and fishing villages that can offer eco-tourism and environmental education for the visitors. It is a unique situation where the

The Importance of Halal in Islamic Law and Muslim Life : Fundamental Principles and Cardinal Values Pertaining to Human Welfare
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Islamic law consists of five main legal rulings (hukm) namely obligatory (wajib), prohibited (haram),recommended (mandub), reprehensible (makruh) and permissible (mubah). Indeed, the legal rulings which governed Muslims' lives were intended to achieve the objectives of Shari'ah (maqasid as-Shari'ah). The objectives of the Islamic law co

Nutritional Status of School Children Aged 6-10 Years Old in Selangor
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Objective: To assess nutritional status of school children aged 6 to 10 years old in Selangor. Method: All school children in Standard 1, 2, 3 and 4 from randomly selected seven primary schools in Selangor were given questionnaire forms. Children with parental consent underwent physical examination by the research team. Data collected include demog

Cd, Cu and Pb Concentration Levels in Horseshoe Crab Nesting Grounds of Pahang Coast, Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Balok, Pekan and Penor have been observed to be nesting grounds of the horseshoe crab. Present study was conducted to assess the metal concentration in sediment of horseshoe crab the nesting ground along the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. Acid Digestion was performed using (HF, HNO3, HCl, EDTA and H3BO4) before determining the actual concentrat

Women in Higher Education: Predictors and Implications
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: This chapter addresses women's increased participation in higher education in Malaysia, focusing on the social, cultural and psychological factors that have made this possible. To understand the present education system in Malaysia, a brief history of the country is first presented.

Risks in Islamic Banks: Evidence from Empirical Research
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study attempts to ascertain the perceptions of Islamic bankers (chief financial officers and risk managers) about the nature of risks, risk measurement and risk management techniques in their banks. It covers 28 Islamic banks in 14 countries using a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that Islamic banks are mostly exposed to similar typ

Leadership and Work Motivation from the Cross Cultural Perspective
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast conventional management thought, its main features of leadership, and work motivation with those from an Islamic perspective. The paper fills in the literature gap that exists, despite the growing importance of a need for knowledge on management from an Islamic perspective. Design/met

Mangrove and Tsunami: Between Myth and Reality
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Abstract A lot of discussion has been generated on the role and effectiveness of mangrove on the aftermath of the destructive tsunami tragedy of December 26, 2005. Most pointed to the effect of mangrove in breaking the waves of tsunami rendering less casualties along the coastal areas. The characteristics of the mangrove ecosystem to an extent help

Islamic Higher Education: Maintaining and Ensuring Quality
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This paper discusses the issue of quality in higher education, specifically in Islamic Universities. It raises the issue of what we mean by quality or what we would like quality to mean, and how we can ensure and maintain quality in our higher institutions. In addressing the issue, it also discusses the IS0 9000: what it is, how it came to be appli

Integrating Drainage, Ecology and Recreation in a Campus River: a Case Study of International Islamic University
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

ABSTRACT This paper describes the planning, design and contruction of multiuse drainage facilities of Sungai Anak Pusu which runs across the central campus if the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Gombak. The Master Drainage Plan provides for the best management practices (BMPs) that provide retention ponds, detention facilities for s

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